Defence agent Tom Watters said his client’s business involves the lawful sale of health foods and supplements. He pointed out that the possession of drugs such as testosterone and nandrolone is not illegal, but the supply is.

Mr Watters said the Crown accepted Dickson was not supplying steroids on a commercial basis.

He stressed: “This is at the lower end of the scale. There was not a penny of profit. He was simply helping a friend source these items. He works very hard to support his wife and family.”

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